For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,065 students in 32953, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32953, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School and Gardendale Separate Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32953 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32953, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32953, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32953, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32953, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School and Gardendale Separate Day School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32953?
3 public middle schools are located in 32953.
What is the racial composition of students in 32953?
32953 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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